Question

The IUPAC name of the compound $(C{H}_3{)}_{2}CHC{H}_{2}C{H}_{2}Cl$ is

• A. 1-Chloropentane
• B. 2-Methyl-4-chloro butane
• C. 2-Methyl-3-chloro methyl propae
• D. 1-Chloro-3-methyl butane

Answer 1

The correct option is D

1-Chloro-3-methyl butane

Long chain=4 carbom atoms

Wood root =but

primary suffix=ane

(saturated alkane)

Secondary prefix=2-chloro,3-methyl

Alphabetically,1-chloro,3-methyl.Numbering of chain is according to the lowest 'locant' set.

(d) 1-Chloro-3-methyl butane